Meaning of if not in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    if not

    Definitions

    1. perhaps

    Examples

    • « indicating possibility of being more remarkable (greater or better or sooner) than »
    • « will yield 10% if not more »
    • « pretty if not actually beautiful »
    • « let's meet tonight if not sooner »

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